Martini Recipe

Martini Preparation

1. 1

   Chill the Glass

   Before preparing the martini, chill your martini glass by filling it with ice water. Set it aside while you prepare the drink.

2. 2

   Mix the Ingredients

   In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of gin and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth. Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the top.

3. 3

   Stir the Mixture

   Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds. This allows the ingredients to chill and combine without becoming too diluted.

4. 4

   Prepare the Glass

   Empty the ice water from the chilled martini glass. You can either strain the mixture directly into the glass or use a fine mesh strainer to catch any ice shards.

5. 5

   Garnish

   To finish, garnish your martini with either an olive or a lemon twist. If using a lemon twist, express the oils over the drink before adding it to the glass.